1.Research and Application of Scalp Surface Laplacian Technique
Rui-Xin LUO ; Si-Ying GUO ; Xin-Yi LI ; Yu-He ZHAO ; Chun-Hou ZHENG ; Min-Peng XU ; Dong MING
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(2):425-438
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a non-invasive, high temporal-resolution technique for monitoring brain activity. However, affected by the volume conduction effect, EEG has a low spatial resolution and is difficult to locate brain neuronal activity precisely. The surface Laplacian (SL) technique obtains the Laplacian EEG (LEEG) by estimating the second-order spatial derivative of the scalp potential. LEEG can reflect the radial current activity under the scalp, with positive values indicating current flow from the brain to the scalp (“source”) and negative values indicating current flow from the scalp to the brain (“sink”). It attenuates signals from volume conduction, effectively improving the spatial resolution of EEG, and is expected to contribute to breakthroughs in neural engineering. This paper provides a systematic overview of the principles and development of SL technology. Currently, there are two implementation paths for SL technology: current source density algorithms (CSD) and concentric ring electrodes (CRE). CSD performs the Laplace transform of the EEG signals acquired by conventional disc electrodes to indirectly estimate the LEEG. It can be mainly classified into local methods, global methods, and realistic Laplacian methods. The global method is the most commonly used approach in CSD, which can achieve more accurate estimation compared with the local method, and it does not require additional imaging equipment compared with the realistic Laplacian method. CRE employs new concentric ring electrodes instead of the traditional disc electrodes, and measures the LEEG directly by differential acquisition of the multi-ring signals. Depending on the structure, it can be divided into bipolar CRE, quasi-bipolar CRE, tripolar CRE, and multi-pole CRE. The tripolar CRE is widely used due to its optimal detection performance. While ensuring the quality of signal acquisition, the complexity of its preamplifier is relatively acceptable. Here, this paper introduces the study of the SL technique in resting rhythms, visual-related potentials, movement-related potentials, and sensorimotor rhythms. These studies demonstrate that SL technology can improve signal quality and enhance signal characteristics, confirming its potential applications in neuroscientific research, disease diagnosis, visual pathway detection, and brain-computer interfaces. CSD is frequently utilized in applications such as neuroscientific research and disease detection, where high-precision estimation of LEEG is required. And CRE tends to be used in brain-computer interfaces, that have stringent requirements for real-time data processing. Finally, this paper summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of SL technology and envisages its future development. SL technology boasts advantages such as reference independence, high spatial resolution, high temporal resolution, enhanced source connectivity analysis, and noise suppression. However, it also has shortcomings that can be further improved. Theoretically, simulation experiments should be conducted to investigate the theoretical characteristics of SL technology. For CSD methods, the algorithm needs to be optimized to improve the precision of LEEG estimation, reduce dependence on the number of channels, and decrease computational complexity and time consumption. For CRE methods, the electrodes need to be designed with appropriate structures and sizes, and the low-noise, high common-mode rejection ratio preamplifier should be developed. We hope that this paper can promote the in-depth research and wide application of SL technology.
2.Study on accumulation of polysaccharide and steroid components in Polyporus umbellatus infected by Armillaria spp.
Ming-shu YANG ; Yi-fei YIN ; Juan CHEN ; Bing LI ; Meng-yan HOU ; Chun-yan LENG ; Yong-mei XING ; Shun-xing GUO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):232-238
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3.Shexiang Tongxin Dropping Pills Ameliorate Dysfunction of Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells in Rat Model of Heart Failure
Junkai YAO ; Shujuan GUO ; Mingyue HUANG ; Chun LI ; Yong WANG ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(16):87-95
ObjectiveTo study the mechanism by which Shexiang Tongxin dropping pills (STDP) ameliorate the dysfunction of coronary microvascular endothelial cells in the rat model of heart failure. MethodsThe heart failure model was established by ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery in rats, which were then allocated into sham, model, STDP, and telmisartan (TLM) groups and treated for 21 days. The heart function was detected by echocardiography, and the levels of myocardial injury markers, nitric oxide (NO), endothelin-1 (ET1), and angiotensinⅡ (AngⅡ) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein levels of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) were determined by Western blot. The model of cardiac microvascular endothelial cell injury was established by AngⅡ induction and then treated with the STDP-containing serum (5%, 10%, and 20%) for 24 h. The levels of NO and ET1 were measured by ELISA. Western blot was employed to determine the protein levels of eNOS, iNOS, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), and angiotensinⅡ receptor 2 (AT2). MLN-4760, an ACE2 inhibitor, was used to explore the mechanism underpinning the regulatory effect of STDP on the ACE2-AT2/MAS pathway. ResultsCompared with the sham group, the model group showed decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) (P<0.05), a decline in serum NO level, elevations in serum AngⅡ and ET1 levels, a reduction in p-eNOS/eNOS ratio, and up-regulation in iNOS expression (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, STDP increased LVEF, LVFS, and cardiac output (P<0.05), raised the level of NO and lowered the levels of AngⅡ and ET1 in the serum (P<0.05), increased the p-eNOS/eNOS value, and inhibited iNOS expression (P<0.05). Compared with the AngⅡ group, STDP increased the NO content and decreased the ET1 content in endothelial cells (P<0.05), increased the p-eNOS/eNOS ratio, and inhibited the iNOS expression (P<0.05). The ACE2 inhibitor MLN-4760 reversed the regulatory effects of STDP on p-eNOS, eNOS, and iNOS. ConclusionSTDP improves the cardiac function in the rat model of heart failure, enhances the synthesis and release of NO in cardiac microvascular endothelial cells, reduces AngⅡ and ET1 levels, and regulates the expression of p-eNOS and eNOS, thereby ameliorating the dysfunction of microvascular endothelial cells in heart failure. This mechanism is related to the upregulation of the expression of proteins in the ACE2-AT2/MAS pathway.
4.Epidemiological characteristics of cross-county imported dengue fever cases within Yunnan Province in 2023
Yerong TANG ; Hongning ZHOU ; Chao WU ; Chun WEI ; Xiaotao ZHAO ; Xuefei WANG ; Xiaolian GUO ; Jinyong JIANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2025;37(5):524-529
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of cross-county imported dengue fever cases within Yunnan province in 2023, so as to provide insights into formulation of preventive and control measures for intra-provincial spread of dengue fever. Methods All data pertaining cross-county imported dengue fever cases within Yunnan Province in 2023 were collected, and the temporal, regional and population distributions of the cases were descriptively analyzed. Results A total of 1 664 intra-provincial cross-county imported dengue fever cases were reported in 95 counties (cities, districts) cross 16 profectures (cities) in Yunnan Province in 2023, accounting for 12.34% of total cases in the province. Cross-county imported dengue fever cases were predominantly reported during the period between August and October (1 516 cases, 91.11% of total cases), and peaked in September (659 cases), with a single-day peak on October 8 (36 cases). During the period from September 4 to 10, five counties (cities) with local dengue fever epidemics, including Jinghong City of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County of Lincang City, Ruili City of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Mengla Coun ty of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, and Zhenkang County of Lincang City, exported 165 cross-county imported dengue fever cases to the rest of the province. Among the 1 644 intra-provincial cross-county imported dengue fever cases, the male to female ratio was 1.40∶1.00, and 1 329 cases were at ages of 15 to 55 years (79.87%), with farmers as the predominant occupation (886 cases, 53.25%). The top 5 counties (cities/districts) reporting the highest number of intra-provincial cross-county imported dengue fever cases included Simao District (266 cases) and Lancang Lahu Autonomous County (118 cases) of Pu’er City, Mengla County (91 cases) and Menghai County (91 cases) of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, and Mangshi City (73 cases) of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, which accounting for 38.40% of total imported cases. These intra-provincial cross-county imported dengue fever cases originated from 7 counties (cities/districts) in 4 prefectures (cities), including 1 261 cases (76.70%) from Jinghong City of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, 224 cases (13.63%) from Ruili City of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, 103 cases (6.27%) from Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County of Lincang City, 31 cases (1.89%) from Mengla County of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, 30 cases (1.82%) from Zhenkang County of Lincang City, 10 cases (0.61%) from Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County of Lincang City, and 5 cases (0.30%) from Mohan-Boten Economic Cooperation Zone of Kunming City. In addition, local dengue fever epidemics following intra-provincial cross-county importation of dengue fevers cases in Simao District, Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County, Mangshi City, Longchuan County, and Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County. Conclusions Farmers and students are high-risk populations for intra-provincial cross-county imported dengue fever cases in Yunnan Province, and health education pertaining personal protection against dengue fever should be strengthened among these high-risk populations by governments at all levels. There is a high risk of local out-break of dengue fever following continuous introduction of intra-provincial cross-county imported cases. Standardized management of intra-provincial cross-county imported dengue fever cases should be reinforced to reduce the risk of local epidemics.
5.Research progress of anorexia and visceral malaise induced by growth differentiation factor 15
Rui GUO ; Si-Qi GUO ; Qi-Chun ZHANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(7):1206-1210
Growth differentiation factor 15(GDF15)is a mem-ber of transforming growth factor β superfamily.Previous studies have shown that GDF15 binds to receptors expressed on the neu-rons of the aera postrema and the nucleus tractus solitarius,acti-vates multiple downstream brain regions related to feeding,and reduces food intake and body weight,showing the potential for treating obesity.However,GDF15 also causes visceral malaise such as nausea and vomiting,which may limit its further appli-cation.This article will summarize the neural circuits of these effects and the possible ways to block its effect of visceral ma-laise.
6.Meta-analysis of autologous bone grafts and bone substitute for the treatment of tibial plateau fractures
Hua GUO ; Ling-An HUANG ; Hao-Qian LI ; Li GUO ; Peng-Cui LI ; Xiao-Chun WEI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(3):300-305
Objective To explore clinical efficacy of autologous bone grafts and bone substitute for the treatment of tibial plateau fractures by Meta analysis.Methods Controlled clinical studies on autogenous bone transplantation and bone substitutes in treating tibial plateau fractures published on PubMed,Web of Science,CNKI,Wanfang and other databases from January 2005 to August 2022 were searched by computer.Literature screening and data extraction were performed according to random-ized controlled trial(RCT),and the quality of RCT were evaluated by using intervention meta-analysis criteria in Cochrane man-ual.Meta-analysis of joint depression,secondary collapse rate of articular surface,blood loss,operative time and infection rate between two methods were performed by Rev Man 5.3 software.Results Seven RCT studies(424 patients)were included,296 patients in bone replacement group and 128 patients in autograft group.Operative time[MD=-16.79,95%CI(-25.72,-7.85),P=0.000 2]and blood loss[MD=-70.49,95%CI(-79.34,-61.65),P<0.000 01]between two groups had statistically differ-ences,while joint depression[MD=-0.17,95%CI(-0.91,0.58),P=0.66],secondary collapse rate of joint surface[RR=-0.74,95%CI(0.35,1.57),P=0.43],infection rate[RR=1.21,95%CI(0.31,4.70),P=0.78]between two groups had no differences.Conclusion The effects of bone substitute and autograft for the treatment of tibial plateau fracture have similar effects in terms of joint depression,secondary articular surface collapse rate and infection rate.However,compared with autologous bone trans-plantation,bone replacement could reduce blood loss and shorten operation time.
7.Transcriptomic characteristics analysis of bone from chronic osteomyelitis
Yang ZHANG ; Yi-Yang LIU ; Li-Feng SHEN ; Bing-Yuan LIN ; Dan SHOU ; Qiao-Feng GUO ; Chun ZHANG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(5):519-526
Objective To explore the molecular mechanism of chronic osteomyelitis and to clarify the role of MAPK signal pathway in the pathogenesis of chronic osteomyelitis,by collecting and analyzing the transcriptional information of bone tissue in patients with chronic osteomyelitis.Methods Four cases of traumatic osteomyelitis in limbs from June 2019 to June 2020 were selected,and the samples of necrotic osteonecrosis from chronic osteomyelitis(necrotic group),and normal bone tissue(control group)were collected.Transcriptome information was collected by Illumina Hiseq Xten high throughput sequencing platform,and the gene expression in bone tissue was calculated by FPKM.The differentially expressed genes were screened by comparing the transcripts of the Necrotic group and control group.Genes were enriched by GO and KEGG.MAP3K7 and NFATC1 were selected as differential targets in the verification experiments,by using rat osteomyelitis animal model and im-munohistochemical analysis.Results A total of 5548 differentially expressed genes were obtained by high throughput sequenc-ing by comparing the necrotic group and control group,including 2701 up-regulated and 2847 down-regulated genes.The genes enriched in MAPK pathway and osteoclast differentiation pathway were screened,the common genes expressed in both MAPK and osteoclast differentiation pathway were(inhibitor of nuclear factor κ subunit Beta,IκBKβ),(mitogen-activated protein ki-nase 7,MAP3K7),(nuclear factor of activated t cells 1,NFATC1)and(nuclear factor Kappa B subunit 2,NFκB2).In rat os-teomyelitis model,MAP3K7 and NFATC1 were highly expressed in bone marrow and injured bone tissue.Conclusion Based on the transcriptome analysis,the MAPK signaling and osteoclast differentiation pathways were closely related to chronic os-teomyelitis,and the key genes IκBKβ,MAP3K7,NFATC1,NFκB2 might be new targets for clinical diagnosis and therapy of chronic osteomyelitis.
8.Kinematic gait analysis for patients with meniscus injury
Peng LI ; Li GUO ; Peng-Cui LI ; Xiao-Chun WEI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(8):828-832
Objective To investigate application of the Codamotion 2CX1 three-dimensional dynamic joint motion capture system to analyze the kinematic characteristics of patients with different degrees of meniscus injury.Methods From December 2020 to June 2022,135 patients with meniscus injury and recruited normal people were collected,including 82 males and 53 females,aged 14 to 29 years old,with disease duration of 1 to 3 months.Combined with clinical symptoms and MRI examina-tion,the diagnosis of meniscus injury was confirmed,and the patients were divided into stages,including 37 cases of grade 0(normal),30 cases of grade I,33 cases of grade Ⅱ,35 cases of grade Ⅲ according to Stoller grading standard.Subjects in each group were tested walking by using Codamotion 2CX1 three-dimensional dynamic joint motion capture system.Quantita-tive indexes of walking and kinematics were collected,including knee flexion and extension,internal and external rotation and internal and external turning,and their kinematics were analyzed.Results In the distribution of knee flexion/extension,there were significant differences in maximum knee flexion,minimum knee extension and knee flexion and extension range among 4 groups(P<0.05).In the distribution of internal/external rotation of knee joint,there were significant differences in the range of internal rotation and rotation of knee joint among 4 groups(P<0.05).In the distribution of internal/external turning of knee joint,there were significant differences in the range of internal and external turning of knee joint among 4 groups(P<0.05).The clinical stage progression was positively correlated with the range of motion of knee extension,external rotation,internal and external turning and turning range(P<0.05).It was negatively correlated with knee flexion,internal rotation,flexion extension and rotation range(P<0.05).The internal and external rotation angles of knee joint could be used as independent factors influ-encing the clinical stage of meniscus injury(P=0.006,0.019<0.05).Conclusion The knee movement of patients with meniscus injury has obvious changes,and the changes are different under different clinical stages.Gait analysis provides a reliable basis for the kinematic analysis of meniscus injury,helps to better understand the kinematic indexes of joints,and provides a reliable auxiliary diagnosis and treatment plan,which provides a new direction for the follow-up medical research.
9.Clinical significance for new type of coracoid process fractures associated with acromioclavicular dislocation on CT three-dimensional reconstruction
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(10):1030-1034
Objective To observe the computerized tomography(CT)imaging manifestations of coracoid process fractures associated with acromioclavicular(AC)joint dislocation and make classification and summary,and explore a new classification of coracoid process fracture combined with acromioclavicular joint dislocation.Methods The medical records of patients with the acute traumatic coracoid process fractures associated with AC joint dislocation who had undergone surgical management with clavicular hook plate fixation between May 2012 and June 2021 were retrospectively reviewed.Patients with fractures or dislocations of other parts of the ipsilateral upper limb,which affect the treatment and prognosis,or with chronic shoulder dis-eases on the affected side,which affect the function of the shoulder joint,were excluded.Eighteen patients were enrolled,in-cluding 10 males and 8 females,aged from 16 to 54 years old at the time of injury.The causes of injury were fall in 15 cases,traffic accident in 2 cases,and high fall in 1 case.The time from injury to operation ranged from 1 to 7 days.The morphology of coracoid process fracture and its corresponding relationship with scapula were observed on CT three-dimensional reconstruction images,and the reduction of coracoid process fracture was observed.The results were classified according to different manifes-tations and outcomes.Results A total of 18 patients with 18 shoulders were included according to the Inclusion and exclusion criteria.Three manifestations of coracoid process fracture associated with acromioclavicular joint dislocation were observed on CT three-dimensional reconstruction images.One case was type Ⅰ(avulsion fracture,coracoid process shape remained general intact),and the coracoid process fracture failed to self-reduction after AC joint reduction and fixation;Fifteen patients with typeⅡ(hinged fracture,in which one side of the coracoid process fracture remained attached to the scapula or was less displaced than the other side of the fracture)had spontaneous reduction after AC joint reduction and fixation,even 7 of them had cora-coid process fracture anatomical reduction;In 2 cases of type Ⅲ(translational fracture,coracoid process fracture with approxi-mately parallel profile),coracoid process fracture failed to self-reduce after AC joint reduction and fixation.Conclusion The new type of coracoid process fractures associated with acromioclavicular dislocation on CT three-dimensional reconstruction provides an overview of the injury involvement of coracoid process fracture associated with AC joint dislocation,better under-stand of the nature of the disease,and a reference for clinical diagnosis,treatment and prognosis to the surgeon.Based on the fact that most coracoid fractures especially hinged fractures have spontaneous reduction after AC joint reduction and fixation,we believe that simple fixation of the AC joint is feasible and satisfactory for coracoid process fractures with acromioclavicular joint dislocation,and no surgical intervention is required for coracoid process fractures.
10.Mechanism of artemisinin inhibiting malignant biological behavior of colorectal cancer cells stimulated by glucose
Yong-Na PAN ; Yue-Feng CHANG ; Jing-Jing GUO ; Yi-Li SUN ; Lan WEI ; Chun-Yan YANG ; Jin-Wang KANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2024;33(5):388-393
Objective To investigate the effect of artemisinin(ART)on the malignant biological behavior of colorectal cancer(CRC)cells stimulated by glucose and its mechanism.Methods The concentration gradients of 0,5,10,20,40 and 60 μmol/L of ART were used to treat the human colorectal cancer cell line SW480,and then the cell viability was detected by CCK-8.Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry.Transwell was used to detect the cell migration and invasion.Western blot was used to detect the apoptosis,epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)and Janus kinase 2(JAK2)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)related proteins expression.Results Compared with the 0 μmol/L of ART,the viability of SW480 cells decreased under 5,10,20,40,60 μmol/L of ART treatment(P<0.05),and IC50 was 36.91 μmol/L.Therefore,the cells treated with 10,20 and 40 μmol/L of ART were as the low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose ART groups,the cells treated with 0 μmol/L of ART were as the control group,and the cells treated with 40 μmol/L of ART and 10 μmol/L of Coumermycin A1 were as the Coumermycin A1 group.Compared with the control group,the cell scratch wound healing rate,invasion ability,and expression levels of Bcl-2,N-cadherin,Vimentin,p-JAK2,and p-STAT3 in the low-dose ART group,the medium-dose ART group,and the high-dose ART group decreased obviously(P<0.05),while the apoptosis rate,and expression levels of Bax,Caspase-3 and E-cadherin increased(P<0.05).Compared with the high-dose ART group,the cell scratch wound healing rate,invasion ability,and expression levels of Bcl-2,N-cadherin,Vimentin,p-JAK2,and p-STAT3 in the Coumermycin A1 group increased obviously(P<0.05),while the apoptosis rate,and expression levels of Bax,Caspase-3 and E-cadherin decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion ART may inhibit the viability,migration,invasion and EMT of glucose-stimulated CRC cells and promote apoptosis by inhibiting the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.

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